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Patrick gave Ed a guitar lesson that included practical playing techniques, music theory, and fretboard navigation. Ed worked on rhythm, note clarity, and techniques like double thumbing and bending. Patrick assigned Ed to practice the G major scale and review the intervals page, also focusing on rhythm and reading rhythm notation.

Patrick Willse recently guided a guitar learner from Mission Valley through various guitar techniques and music theory. The lesson focused on bluegrass, incorporating strumming patterns from songs by Tyler Childers and Fleetwood Mac. Patrick offered guidance on modes, chord extensions, upstrokes, and pick grip. The learner was encouraged to practice specific techniques and scales to improve their playing, and Patrick mentioned he would contact a piano player for a future collaboration.

Patrick's guitar lesson with Harsha focused on mastering the C, G, and F chords, along with their transitions within song progressions. Harsha diligently practiced chord switching, various strumming patterns, and counting rhythms, specifically for the song's intro sequence. Patrick plans to send Harsha a transcribed sheet of the song, and they've decided to reschedule their next lesson due to Harsha's upcoming travel plans.

Patrick taught Nancy guitar, emphasizing structured practice habits and music reading skills. Nancy practiced warm-ups, scales, arpeggios, and began learning a piece by Carcassi in D minor, focusing on notation, fingerings, and techniques. Patrick assigned the Carcassi piece for practice and will address Bach inventions in future lessons.

During a recent guitar lesson, Patrick guided Scott through music theory concepts tailored for guitar, such as alternate tunings, chord voicings, extensions, and arpeggios. Scott then focused on practical application, practicing B minor and G major chords while emphasizing alternate picking and seamless chord transitions within a song. Their next lesson was mutually postponed by two weeks to accommodate Scott's travel plans.

During a music lesson in Fort Worth, Patrick and Max analyzed Chris Stapleton's 'What Are You Listening To,' focusing on chord connections and melodic runs. Their discussion covered key music theory concepts such as scales, chords, modes, and cadences within the G major key, alongside genre definitions. The lesson also included practical discussions about scheduling adjustments and exploring piano options for Max, with Patrick offering to help find a suitable piano teacher.